Dominican Republic: Lettuce And Chicory Market 2024

Lettuce And Chicory Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2022, the Dominican lettuce and chicory market decreased by -2.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Lettuce And Chicory Production in the Dominican Republic

In value terms, lettuce and chicory production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 126%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lettuce and chicory in the Dominican Republic was estimated at X tons per ha, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 15%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average lettuce and chicory yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of lettuce and chicory were harvested in the Dominican Republic; almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, lettuce and chicory harvested area decreased by -0.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. The lettuce and chicory harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Lettuce And Chicory Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

After seven years of decline, shipments abroad of lettuce and chicory increased by 455% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,889%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 1,174%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Aruba (X tons) was the main destination for lettuce and chicory exports from the Dominican Republic, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, lettuce and chicory exports to Aruba exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Curacao (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Aruba totaled +77.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+71.7% per year) and Curacao (+36.0% per year).

In value terms, Aruba ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lettuce and chicory exports from the Dominican Republic, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Aruba amounted to +65.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+73.0% per year) and the United States (+17.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lettuce and chicory export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 66% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Curacao ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Lettuce And Chicory Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of lettuce and chicory, when their volume decreased by -11.2% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 57%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lettuce and chicory imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 46%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of lettuce and chicory to the Dominican Republic, with a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at -3.0%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lettuce and chicory to the Dominican Republic, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +8.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lettuce and chicory import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+14.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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